
Mike Hall
Mike has over 25 years of experience in journalism, including writing on a range of sports throughout that time, such as golf, football and cricket. Now a freelance staff writer for Golf Monthly, he is dedicated to covering the game's most newsworthy stories.
He has written hundreds of articles on the game, from features offering insights into how members of the public can play some of the world's most revered courses, to breaking news stories affecting everything from the PGA Tour and LIV Golf to developmental Tours and the amateur game.
Mike grew up in East Yorkshire and began his career in journalism in 1997. He then moved to London in 2003 as his career flourished, and nowadays resides in New Brunswick, Canada, where he and his wife raise their young family less than a mile from his local course.
Kevin Cook’s acclaimed 2007 biography, Tommy’s Honour, about golf’s founding father and son, remains one of his all-time favourite sports books.
Latest articles by Mike Hall
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From 'It Already Is' To 'Glorified Signature Event' - What Do Golf Fans Say About The Players Becoming A Major?
The debate over whether the PGA Championship should become the fifth men's Major rolls around every year. Here's what our readers had to say on the subject
By Mike Hall Published
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Brian Rolapp Maps Out Plans For Future Of PGA Tour
The PGA Tour CEO outlines some ambitious proposals for the future of the circuit in a press conference before The Players Championship
By Mike Hall Last updated
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Which Past Champions Are Not In The 2026 Players Championship Field?
Plenty of past winners of The Players Championship will be teeing it up at TPC Sawgrass, but some notable former victors are missing
By Mike Hall Published
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Justin Rose Urges Jon Rahm To Pay DP World Tour Fines To Secure Ryder Cup Future
The Team Europe veteran believes the Spaniard should pay his fines to the DP World Tour to continue his Ryder Cup career
By Mike Hall Published
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Report: Rory McIlroy Expected At TPC Sawgrass For Players Championship Title Defence Despite Back Injury
Despite sustaining a back injury at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, Rory McIlroy is reportedly preparing to arrive at TPC Sawgrass on Wednesday ahead of his Players Championship defence
By Mike Hall Published
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Phil Mickelson To Miss Fourth Straight Event Of Season At LIV Golf Singapore
The HyFlyers GC captain will be replaced by reserve Wade Ormsby for LIV Golf Singapore
By Mike Hall Published
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Anthony Kim Commemorates LIV Golf Adelaide Win With New Tattoo
The 4 Aces GC star has added to his tattoo collection with a kangaroo design following his win at LIV Golf Adelaide
By Mike Hall Published
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'I Can't Waste Energy Anymore Hiding This' - Gary Woodland Reveals PTSD Diagnosis
The 2019 US Open champion has revealed he is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder
By Mike Hall Published
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The Arguments For And Against The Players Championship Becoming A Major
The Players Championship is arguably the biggest event in the men's game apart from the four Majors, but is it time for it to be given that status?
By Mike Hall Published
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TPC Sawgrass: 5 Things To Know About The Players Championship Venue
TPC Sawgrass’s Stadium Course is one of the most famous layouts in the world. Here are some things you may not know about it
By Mike Hall Published
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The Players Championship Tee Times - Rounds One And Two
A world-class field will be in attendance at The Players Championship. Here are the tee times for the first two rounds
By Mike Hall Published
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Rory McIlroy Provides Update On ‘Stubborn’ Back Injury Ahead Of The Players Championship
The two-time winner of the event has given an update on the injury that forced his withdrawal from the Arnold Palmer invitational before the third round
By Mike Hall Published
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Ricky Castillo Secures Maiden PGA Tour Title At Puerto Rico Open
The 24-year-old won by one at Grand Reserve Golf Club for his maiden PGA Tour title
By Mike Hall Published
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Full Field Revealed For The Players Championship
Rory McIlroy is the defending champion as a world-class field assembles for the PGA Tour's flagship event
By Mike Hall Published
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John Daly II Facts: 15 Things You Didn't Know About The College Golfer
The son of two-time Major winner John Daly is beginning to make his mark on the game, too - here are some facts about him
By Mike Hall Last updated
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Rory McIlroy Withdraws From Arnold Palmer Invitational
The 36-year-old withdrew from the PGA Tour Signature Event shortly before he was due to tee off in the third round
By Mike Hall Published
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'I'm Not Going To Be Very Popular For This' - Major Winner Makes Controversial Equipment Change Suggestion
Jim Furyk has explained why he thinks the size of driver heads should be reduced in the professional game
By Mike Hall Published
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Rory McIlroy Reveals Details Of Trip To Augusta National... Including Recreating Iconic Shot That Helped Him Win A Green Jacket
The Masters champion has given details of his return to Augusta National, where he recreated one of his final round's most iconic shots
By Mike Hall Published
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Justin Thomas Gives Brutally Honest Assessment Of 'Humiliating' Return To PGA Tour Action At Arnold Palmer Invitational
The former World No.1 admitted his return to PGA Tour action at the Arnold Palmer Invitational didn't go as he'd expected
By Mike Hall Published
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New Zealand Open Full Prize Money Payout 2026
Daniel Hillier led the way with a round to play, with some eye-catching prize money and a Major place on the line in the tournament
By Mike Hall Published
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Cognizant Classic 2026 Tee Times: Final Round
Shane Lowry and Austin Smotherman lead at the 54-hole stage of the Cognizant Classic. Here are the tee times for the final round
By Mike Hall Published
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How An Appearance Of A Sinkhole Led To This Incredible Find At UK Golf Course
Greenkeepers made an incredible find after the appearance of a sinkhole at an English golf club
By Mike Hall Published
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Who Is Austin Smotherman's Caddie?
Austin Smotherman's caddie is Zak Williamson. Here's what we know about him
By Mike Hall Published
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Billy Horschel Plays Down Exchange With Fan At Cognizant Classic
The American was involved in an incident with a fan during the second round of the Cognizant Classic, but he played the moment down afterwards
By Mike Hall Published
